One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
9 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Fairmont Ramla Riyadh
A thirty-five-storey tower by Nikken Sekkei with projecting, stacked geometric balconies.
Fairmont Riyadh
Seven illuminated exterior domes honour classical Islamic architecture alongside geometric black-and-gold Art Deco lobby interiors.
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh At Kingdom Center
Soaring parabolic tower architecture houses understated interiors, sculptural lobby palms, and custom pearl-grey furnishings.
Jareed Hotel
Clean-lined rooms with Art Deco accents and screened balconies overlooking The Boulevard.
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh
A triple-volume lobby opens onto landscaped water features and a backlit sculpted desk.
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh by IHG
Capsule Arts installations and a crystalline Desert Rose sculpture ground the interiors.
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Streamlined interiors by Adam Tihany balance light creams, warm timber, and modern Arabian motifs under a landmark tower.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.